
Bygone Barcrawl
Your hammered history hostess Kate Barnes and drunken dullard Anais Edwards take a rambling stumble through Florida's history, and beyond!
Episodes
29 episodes
Spooooooooky!!! Lake Lanier!
Hey Barcrawlers! We had hoped to do more spooky episodes this month, but I've just got so much crazy going on. So, here you go, just for Halloween! It is the story about Lake Lanier in Georgia! A spooky and haunted lake where hundreds of people...
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Vote Florida!
Hey Barcrawlers! Thank you so much for your patience with us for getting these episodes out. This first one is so important and exciting that we even forgot to introduce ourselves and the show! This episode is our recommendations for voting in ...
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28:51

The Harlem Hellfighters in World War I
Hey Barcrawlers! Well, this is an episode that is extra drunk messy. There is a bunch of rambling, especially at the beginning and end. But I'm leaving it, because that's just who I am as a person!Anyway! For this week's episode, Kate was i...
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SKUNK APE
Y'all. I am so excited for this episode. Barcrawlers, in this episode, Anais tells Kate all about the amazing Florida Skunk Ape. What is the Skunk Ape? It is Florida's own cryptid, and it is beautiful. Also, Kate almost falls out of her chair m...
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The US Camel Corps
Hey Barcrawlers! Sorry for the delay on this going up. But this was a special episode. Not only because our sound was weird because SOMEONE kept messing with the microphone (not naming names, but it begins with a "J" and ends with "ordan"), but...
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The Least Perfect "Perfect Crime" of Leopold and Loeb
Hey Barcrawlers! We don't usually do such famous events, but this one is so annoying that we have to say something about it. This episode is about how Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb wanted to commit the perfect crime and instead they fai...
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Carl Tanzler - Ew
Hey Barcrawlers! Yes, everything Kate wrote about this has included the word "ew" in the title. And Carl Tanzler absolutely deserves it. But even better is listening to Anais get completely freaked out as Kate tells her about it! So come along ...
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The Mysterious Death of Mary Reeser
Hey there, Barcrawlers! Today, Anais and Kate get to tell you about the very strange death of Mary Reeser in 1951. Even though the FBI determined the "real" cause of death, this is Florida and you know that there have to be some other options a...
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51:58

The Johnstown Flood 2: Electric Boogaloo
Psych! Y'all thought that we forgot to press start when we came back to record. But you were WRONG! Our mistake happened when we tried to upload. And by "our" mistake, I mean me. Kate. I was just testing y'all. You all passed. Congratulations! ...
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The Johnstown Flood of 1889
Hello my darling Barcrawlers! This week Anais and Kate talk about the Johnstown Flood of 1889. This horrible event was caused by rich people doing stupid shit and causing thousands of people to die. It ended up being a crazy mix of a dam breaki...
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William "Billy" Cottrell
Hello Barcrawlers! This week, Kate and Anais introduce you to William Cottrell, the mayor of Cedar Key in the late 1800s. They have decided that, as an original Florida Man, Cottrell is the opposite of the pod favorite, Emperor Norton. In fact,...
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The Blue People of Kentucky
Hey Barcrawlers! This episode is here to prove that we do, in fact, get VERY drunk while recording. It is also about the Blue People of Troublesome Creek, Kentucky. These poor souls had a genetic anomaly that literally turned them blue. Also, n...
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49:49

Weeki Wachee & Mermaids
Did you know that the state of Florida has mermaids? Real ones! I've seen them multiple times!Come learn the history of the Weeki Wachee State Park and their amazing mermaids as extra drunk Kate and Anais talk about this beautiful spring an...
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Emperor Norton I
Did you know that in the late 1800s, the US had an Emperor? And in this case, at least, we stan an emperor! Emperor Norton I ruled from San Francisco from 1859 to 1880. He was recognized by at least one other head of state and was even working ...
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Ruby McCollum
Hello dears! This episode is going to be a bit different. Kate and Anais take a serious look at a rough part of Florida history. This episode is about Ruby McCollum, a Black woman from Live Oak who shot dr. c. leroy adams, who absolutely deserv...
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The Pascagoula Alien Abduction of 1973
It's the one you've been waiting for! In 1973, two honorary Florida men, Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker were out fishing and were abducted by aliens! What happened to them? Was it true? Were they anywhere near as drunk as Anais and Kate? Pro...
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The Great Jacksonville Fire of 1901
Just over 120 years ago, the third largest urban fire in US history raged through the center of Jacksonville, FL. But unlike the two larger fires, Chicago and San Francisco, the Jacksonville fire isn't well known. I mean, I get it...I wouldn't ...
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The Great Molasses Flood of 1919
Hey all! In honor of their recent trip to Boston, Kate and Anais share the story of the Great Molasses Flood of 1919, also known as the Boston Molasses Disaster! Be ready to hear about the previously unknown dangers of molasses! It's not just b...
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U-Boats in Florida
We've got some surprises for you with this episode! First, Kate has a new cohost!! She is now being joined by her good friend Anais. Xavier is focusing on other projects right now, so Kate dragged Anais into this. MWAHAHAHAHA!!!Second! I ne...
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The Lucy Flower Technical High School for Girls
Hello Barcrawlers! Join Kate and Xavier as they head up north for a quick visit to Chicago! (Don't worry, we will be back in Florida asap). This time, they visit the Lucy Flower Technical High School for Girls, a public high school that excelle...
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The Great Labor Day Hurricane of 1935
Welcome back, Barcrawlers! This week, Kate and Xavier FINALLY talk about a hurricane! But not just any hurricane. No, that's not good enough for you! This is the worst ever hurricane on record. And it happened less than 100 years ago! We drunke...
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1:15:27

The Thompson Ice House
Hey! Come CHILL with Kate and Xavier while sled to lands far from the snow free Florida...Maine. Well okay maybe not THAT far, but it'll still be COOL to see the history of the Thompson Ice House. Okay I'm done with the puns I swear.
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Publix
This episode was not sponsored by Publix, but the alcohol was brought to you by Publix! Kate and Xavier dive into the history of the South-East's most beloved establishment and take a peek at it's more sinister side. Please don't sue us Publix....
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